Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - 7:24pm
Underground ski and snowboarding journalism website UnofficialNetworks.com reports that President Obama is expected to sign legislation that would make snowboarding legal on public lands.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - 2:09pm
By Heather Gould
The press release announcing the resignation of Rochelle Nason as executive director of the League to Save Lake Tahoe consisted of the usual PR fluff — statements from the president of the board praising her efforts over the years and statements from Nason herself casting the matter as a purely personal decision.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - 2:22pm
There are balls of cheese and then there are Barton Auxiliary’s Famous Cheese Balls.
One creamy swipe across a piece of sourdough bread or dipped with a cracker, and anyone with a discerning palate can tell the difference between store-bought and these homemade delights. This superior concoction is garlicky, nutty and slightly spicy.
With the holidays around the corner, Barton Auxiliary will once again sell these delicious concoctions for $7.50 at the following...
Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - 9:13am
Several law enforcement officers from Northern Nevada and South Lake Tahoe will volunteer their time Thursday by participating in the annual Applebee’s “Tip-A-Cop” fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics Nevada. Officers and deputies will serve during the lunch and dinner-time hours shadowing the restaurant staff as honorary waiters and waitresses. A special envelope will be left at each table for those patrons wishing to donate.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - 6:54pm
By Heather Gould
IHOP shooting victim, part-time Tahoe resident Wally Gunderson, continues to recover after being shot in the leg during a rampage by a gunman at the Carson City restaurant on Sept. 6. Gunderson, 67, was injured after 32-year-old Eduardo Sencion entered the Carson City restaurant and began firing, then turned the gun on himself.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - 6:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With frowns around the packed room, the South Lake Tahoe city council passed its 2011-2012 fiscal year budget, calling for the elimination of 25 positions within city gov...
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - 5:28pm
A 15-year-old Tahoe City teen tells KRNV Channel 4 Reno about his attempt to save two victims and a dog from flames during of an early morning house fire.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - 3:28pm
By Jeff Cowen
The Tahoe Metropolitan Planning Organization will host two workshops November 1 and 3 to get public input on transportation priorities. The workshops are part of a four-year update of the Regional Transportation Plan (Mobility 2035) being carried out by TMPO and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency. The agencies encourage public input to better serve the needs of the community, according to TRPA Transportation Planning...
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - 11:49am
By Aimi Xistra-Rich
The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation has announced two new programs for the 2011 – 2012 winter season under the Freestyle umbrella. The Foundation will offer two Freeride program options, the One-Day Program and the Full-Time Competitive Program. These programs are open to intermediate to advanced level skiers aged ten to 18 who have a passion for slopestyle, skiercross and halfpipe training.
Sunday, October 16, 2011 - 6:04pm
UPDATE:(October 18, 12:30pm) The vote on the Tentative Agreement between General & Public Works and the City of South Lake Tahoe has been postponed to give both parties more time for review. The employee group will meet and vote on Friday, October 21. City council will then vote on the agreement at the next meeting which has not yet been scheduled.
"It was just too fast," said City of South Lake Tahoe Human Resource Director Janet Emmett. "It was obvious that they needed more time to educate their members and then we would need more time to review the agreement...
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - 4:24pm
The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District will conduct a prescribed burn during the week of October 19 – October 26, depending on proper weather conditions and fuel moisture content. The projected areas are in the Second Creek drainage and Mill Creek sub-division.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - 10:47am
TAHOE CITY, Calif. — Lake Tahoe fire officials are reporting two fatalities related to an early Tuesday morning structure fire at a Spruce Avenue home. The Placer County Sheriff's Office is investigating. The deceased have been identified and officials will release their names pending notification of family. Go here for more.
Monday, October 17, 2011 - 7:36pm
The Heavenly Job Fair is coming Saturday, October 22 from 9am-4pm at the California Main Lodge.
It’s time to sharpen your resume, as well as the edges of your skis! Working for Heavenly is the best way to live what you love! The job fair is your opportunity to meet with the department of your choice and tell them why you would be a great fit for Heavenly Mountain Resort!
Monday, October 17, 2011 - 7:08pm
Sierra at Tahoe will host a Job Fair Saturday, October 22 from 9am-2pm in the Main Lodge. All types of positions available, from food and beverage to ski and board instructor. For more information, fill out an application online and show up on Saturday!
Monday, October 17, 2011 - 10:00am
By the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
As part of its Lake Tahoe Regional Plan Update, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency recently released the public draft of an overhauled Code of Ordinances that is already more than one pound lighter in print than the current code. Most of the changes in the draft document will not need to wait for the TRPA’s scheduled adoption of the Regional Plan Update in 2012 to take effect. The TRPA Governing Board could vote to adopt the reformatted and more understandable version of the code...
Monday, October 17, 2011 - 9:47am
On October 13, 2011 the Tahoe Chamber Board of Directors voted unanimously in favor of Alternative 2; the Upper Truckee River Restoration and Golf Course Reconfiguration project.
Sunday, October 16, 2011 - 6:47pm
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe presents “An Evening of Food & Wine Tasting” Event on Friday, November 11 from 6:00-9:30pm at Harrah's Tahoe Convention Center.
“An Evening of Food & Wine Tasting” raises money to fund many projects and programs sponsored by SISLT. Over 18 local area restaurants and 30 vintners will be showcased. Guests will again have an opportunity to vote for their favorite winery and restaurant.
Sunday, October 16, 2011 - 6:10pm
The South Lake Tahoe City Council will pull an all-day meeting Tuesday, Oct. 18.
The regular meeting begins at 9 a.m. with the “State of the City” address by Mayor Hal Cole. Because this is still a regular meeting, there will be other consent agenda items and business to attend to.
Monday, October 17, 2011 - 8:43am
RENO, Nev. -Marcie Stetler has made a living by cooking for well-to-do clients and family gatherings in the South Lake Tahoe area for the past 11 years. But even though she has cut her labor rates ...
Monday, October 17, 2011 - 8:55am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Daily Tribune picked up several awards at the Nevada Press Association 2011 "Better Newspaper Contest," announced Saturday night at the newspaper organization's...
